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Michael Bennett

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Choreographer

The Resume

    (April 8, 1943-July 2, 1987)
    Born in Buffalo, New York
    Directed and choreographed ‘A Chorus Line,’ and ‘Dreamgirls’

Why he might be annoying:

    His first show as choreographer was a flop and closed after twelve days.
    He abused cocaine.
    Although he was gay he married actress Donna McKechnie for three months.
    He has a huge following of musical theater geeks.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is considered a legendary choreographer.
    Richard Attenborough decided not to use his choreography in the film version of "A Chorus Line," and it tanked.
    He passed away from AIDS.
    He and Donna McKechnie remained friends after they divorced.

Credit: Jack Magic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 94.12% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 52 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 40 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 206 Votes: 75.24% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 166 Votes: 77.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 151 Votes: 68.21% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 64.00% Annoying